Colorado Springs, Colo. — The 128-room Mining Exchange, Registry Collection Hotel has opened; it is the first Registry Collection property in the US. Located in a building that was once a stock exchange for gold and silver, the property has a coffee shop, an indoor-outdoor bar, a spa and 15,000 square feet of meeting space. The Registry Collection is a group of independent hotels available through Wyndham booking channels.

Nara, Japan — Novotel Nara has opened, a five-minute cab ride from Nara Station. The 264-room property offers multiple dining options and bars, conference facilities, a fitness center and a public bath.